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Portable Automobile Navigation System Product User Manual Version: 1.0 May 2010 Registered info HOLUX and GPSmile are trademarks of HOLUX Technology, Inc. All other trademarks belong to registered companies. Note The contents of this manual will be modified without further notice. ℃...
Safety Precautions • Use the power adapter included with the package. Using other power adapters than the one provided will result to malfunction and could prove to be dangerous. • The device should only be used with the supplied batteries. •...
Technical Support • If there are any questions regarding the use of this product, please log on to the website www.holux.com and see the FAQ. • If answers cannot be found on the website, please send us an e-mail at info@holux.com, stating your query and location.
Table of Contents Warranty Statement..................iii Technical Support..................iv Maintenance Service ................... iv Preface......................1 Symbols ......................1 Important Notice....................1 Other Functions ....................2 First time use ....................3 Copyright ....................3 Important Notice ..................3 Package Contents ..................4 Basic Operation ....................5 Introduction....................5 Getting Started....................8 Charging ....................12 Using Home / Travel adapter (optional) ..........13 Micro SD memory card installation (optional).........14 Operating Methods ..................15...
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Phonebook ..................30 Call History..................32 Device List..................33 Device Manager .................34 Settings ....................34 Information ..................35 Setting.....................36 Volume & Light...................36 Time ....................38 Panel Adjustment ................39 Reset GPS ..................41 Version ....................43 Language ...................44 Startup Message ................44 Hot Key ....................45 Warning Message for removal external power ........46 Troubleshooting ..................47 System reset...................47 Normal Care and Maintenance ..............48...
Preface We appreciate your purchase of the GPSmile 62AS. Please read all instructions thoroughly for a full understanding of the products’ features. Symbols For fast reference of the data you wish to find, this manual uses the following symbols. This icon means you should take note of the message and read during use.
• Do not leave this unit under your front windshield after you leave the vehicle. Exposure to high temperatures might be dangerous and cause the battery to overheat, resulting in malfunction of the device. • Sun control film might interfere with the reception of satellite signals. We recommend that you install a vehicle antenna to strengthen and stabilize the signal.
First time use Copyright Without the written consent of HOLUX Technology, Inc, this manual, including the product and the software, may not be duplicated, transmitted, recorded or saved on storage devices. Furthermore, it shall not be translated under any circumstances into any other languages.
Package Contents Your product should include the following accessories: GPSmile62AS Unit In-vehicle Bracket fixing Home / Travel Adapter Micro SD Card Car Charger (Optional) (Optional) User Guide CD-ROM Quick Guide Battery GPSmile62AS...
Getting Started If you are a first-time system user, the following explanations will help you quickly understand the system operations, and experience the system’s powerful and convenient functions. Using the In-Vehicle Bracket The included in-vehicle bracket set can be securely suctioned on the front windshield, or secured on top of the glove compartment using the adhesive plate.
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Note: Please note the directions of the arrows. When secured, the assembly should be tight. If these directions are not followed, a loose fit will result, and components must be reassembled. GPSmile62AS...
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Suction the vehicle bracket securely to the windshield, ensuring its base is resting firmly on the dashboard . Bend the bracket support to a proper angle ( & ). The in-vehicle bracket assembly is complete. To remove the GPS unit, press the release button and unscrew GPSmile62AS...
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When using the in-vehicle secure bracket, do not install it in a location that will block the view of the driver Recommended installation requirements: The bracket base should rest securely on the dashboard to prevent excessive shock. GPSmile62AS...
Charging Using the car charger While using the device in a vehicle, use the included car charger for long periods of usage. Plug the small plug into the power jack on the rear 1-1 side of the device bracket is optional. Insert the other end into the cigarette lighter.
Using Home / Travel adapter (optional) Before using the device for the first time, we strongly suggest you use a fully charged battery. Insert the USB connector into the unit. Plug the adapter into a power outlet. Please do not use USB cable to connect with PC/Laptop to charge when battery is low, it will be causing device can not boot.
Micro SD memory card installation (optional) This unit is equipped with a Micro SD memory card slot. You can purchase Micro SD Cards to expand the memory capacity. To insert the memory card: With the metal contacts of the memory card facing back, insert the card into the slot on the right side of the unit.
Operating Methods Startup Press and hold the power button for about 0.5 ~1 second to turn on the power. Power button Shutdown Press the power button for 0.5 ~1 second to turn the power off. GPSmile62AS...
Using Functions The main screen consists of four functions: navigation, multimedia, Bluetooth and settings. Directly select an icon on the screen to use the function. Multimedia including music, video and photo frame viewer functions. Loads the navigation program and navigation screen Note 1: If a Micro SD card with navigator software is inserted, the system will automatically enter GPS...
Function Menu Image Browsing Function The system has an Image Browsing function that is capable of displaying images/photographs stored on Micro SD memory cards. All the files need to be stored under the Image directory, and the file format needs to be “*.jpg”. Insert the Micro SD memory card with stored image files into the Micro SD memory card slot on the unit.
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Turn the power on, and select the [Multimedia] icon on the Main Menu to view the photos saved in Micro SD card or built-in memory. Select the [PHOTO] icon to start image browsing function. The Image Browsing Window is as illustrated below. Internal MicroSD Memory...
Music Playback Function (optional) This unit has a Music Playback function that is capable of playing back MUSIC files stored on the Micro SD memory cards. Storing MUSIC files on Micro SD memory cards You must first convert the music from an audio CD into MP3 files on your computer.
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The Music Playback Window. Use the buttons to control each playback function. Play / Pause Volume display Stop Music Status Previous Battery indicator Next Timer Normal / All / Random / Help Repeat mode Exit Play List GPSmile62AS...
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Play List : Select the Play List to add/delete music play list. MUSIC List On Micro SD Delete One Card or on the built-in memory Add All Exit Add One MUSIC List on the Device Delete All GPSmile62AS...
Video (optional) Please create a directory in the Micro SD memory card named “film” to save the video files. Video can read the film with the following data format: WMV Please convert files into a readable format and save them on the Micro SD memory card in a folder named "film".
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3. Use the Up/Down arrow key to select the film. Help Previous Next Play Delete Exit 4. Use the right/left arrow key to move forward/backward in the film. Video Displayed/ Status Total length Exit Previous Stop Next Delete Play/pause Full Screen Double Display speed GPSmile62AS...
Bluetooth Pairing 1. Select "Bluetooth" in the main menu. The GPS will display "Bluetooth HF Phone" Menu. 2. Select "Search Device" to find Bluetooth device. Previous Next Next Connect Disconnect Version Search Device GPSmile62AS...
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3. Select the device you want to pair. 4. Enter the PIN number for pairing. GPSmile62AS...
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5. The following picture appears when pairing fails. 6. The following picture is an example when pairing is successful. 7. The following appears when the Bluetooth connection fails. 8. Once the pairing is complete, an icon implying connection will be displayed next to the device.
Make a call 1. Select Dialer to enter the following screen. 2. Select Phone book. 3. Use "Call History" to enter "Call History" menu. Dial Phone book Numbers Call History 4. Use "Numbers" to enter the desired telephone number and press "Dial" to dial.
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5. Extension number can be entered in the extension keypad. GPSmile62AS...
Phonebook Select "Phonebook" on the main menu to enter the "Phonebook" menu. Previous Next Dial Delete Download Phonebook Phonebook Use "Download Phonebook" to download the Phonebook in the Bluetooth device. You can download up to 200 phone number. Use up/down arrows to select the number to dial and then press “Dial” Use "Delete all contacts"...
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Select to start deleting. If it is not selected, the system will automatically delete the download phone numbers. GPSmile62AS...
Call History Select "Call History" from the main menu, and enter the "Call History" menu. Previous Next Dial Answered Calls Missed Calls Dialed Calls Use up/down arrows to view each Call History. Select "Missed Calls " to view missed calls. Use "Answered Calls "...
Device List From main menu, select "Device List" and enter "Device List" menu. Previous Next Connect Delete Device Device a. Use up/down arrow to see Device List(s). b. Select desired device and press "Connect Device" to connect to device. c. Select the device to be deleted and press "Delete Device" to delete device.
Device Manager From the main menu, select "Device Manager" to enter "Device Manager". Previous Next Search Device Information Disconnect Settings Select "Settings" to enter "Settings" menu. GPSmile62AS...
Touch the name of the device and enter "Set Device Name" menu. Alphabet/ Number Switch Use "Alphabet / Number Switch" to change to English characters or numbers. Use "keypad" to enter the name for the new device and select start using new name. Information Use "Information"...
Setting Volume & Light 1. After starting up the system, select the [SETTING] icon to enter. GPSmile62AS...
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2. Select [Volume & Light ] from the main screen to access the settings screen. a. Control the volume directly with the “speaker” icon. There are nine levels of volume. Select the “MUTING” icon to mute the Volume. b. Control the LCD Brightness with “light bulb” icon. There are nine levels of brightness.
Time 1. Select [Time] from the main screen to access the Time settings screen. 2. Access the Date pull down menu and choose the correct value. 3. Access the Time pull down menu and choose the correct value. 4. Access the Time Zone pull down menu and choose the correct value. 5.Select to return to main menu screen.
Panel Adjustment Control the unit through the finger or stylus by touching/writing on the screen. If the system cannot correctly identify your input, please run through the screen calibration procedure. From the settings window, select [Panel Adjustment] to start the screen calibration procedure.
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Use the finger/stylus and touch the cross at the center of the screen once. Touch the cross in the second position once. Touch the cross in the third position once. Continue the calibration by touching the cross. The setting page will return when adjustment is finished. (Touch the screen to return to the screen that was set.) GPSmile62AS...
Reset GPS Select [Reset GPS] from the main screen to access the GPS settings screen. Select the “YES” icon to start the GPS reset. Select the “NO” icon to return to the main “Setting” screen. GPSmile62AS...
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The following information is for "GPS reset OK!" The following information is for "GPS reset fail!" GPSmile62AS...
Language Select [Language] from the main screen to access the Language screen. Select the language what you want under the screen. Startup Message Warning Voice: Under the settings window, check the Warning Voice (check / uncheck) if you would like the startup message is to be broadcast.
Warning Message for removal external power Warning message to ask you if you still want to use battery for power will prompt when the external power or PC-USB connection is removed. If the YES button is not clicked in 10 seconds, the device will be automatically powered off.
Troubleshooting System reset It will only be required to reboot the system under extremely few circumstances. Reset your system if the following situations occur: You experience heavy lag while refreshing a screen or operations, which results in an inoperable system. Cannot turn off the system with the power button.
Normal Care and Maintenance To ensure the unit’s normal operation and extended life span, please note the following while using and storing: Keep dry This product is not waterproof. If it comes into contact with water or is submerged into water, it will seriously damage the components and result in irreversible damages.
Storage For storage, keep the unit in a dry box. Please do not keep the product in the following environments: Unventilated and humid locations. In a car window that is exposed to excessive amounts of sunlight. In an environment where humidity is over 90%. GPSmile62AS...
Federal regulations This equipment is in compliance with the essential requirements and other relevant provisions of directive 1999/5/EC. GPSmile62AS...
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